Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Business, Finance & Operations at PATH Nigeria – Abuja

PATH is recruiting a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Business, Finance & Operations in Abuja. The role is central to the organisation’s next strategic cycle and will lead financial resilience, funder confidence and operational modernisation.

Key responsibilities

Financial resilience and diversification

• Build a financial model that can withstand funding shocks through scenario-based planning, a disciplined reserves policy and a diversified funding mix across US government, multilateral, philanthropic and earned-income streams.
• Deliver overhead commitments while protecting mission-critical capacity, and lead the cost narrative with funders and the Board.

Funder confidence and strategic partnerships

• Serve as PATH’s senior financial counterpart to the Gates Foundation and other major philanthropic partners.
• Support co-investment structures, milestone-based funding, high-standard financial reporting and joint financial planning for flagship programmes.
• Maintain strong compliance and audit performance across US government requirements for international NGOs, including 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awards management and single audits.

Operational modernisation

• Lead Finance, IT and Continuous Improvement as an integrated agenda covering enterprise systems, data-driven decision support, automation and measurable efficiency gains.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team and strengthen financial management capability in country offices.

Board and executive partnership

• Act as the primary management counterpart to the Board’s Finance and Audit committees, presenting results, risks and scenarios clearly.
• Provide forward-looking risk reporting and visibility into liquidity and reserves.
• Partner with the CEO and General Counsel on enterprise risk, internal controls and audit readiness.

Requirements

Essential

• At least 15 years of progressive financial leadership, including executive roles such as CFO, Deputy CFO or VP Finance in complex international organisations.
• Deep knowledge of the US regulatory environment for international NGOs, including 501(c)(3), Form 990, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal awards and single audits.
• Direct experience with major global health funders such as the Gates Foundation, US government agencies, the Global Fund and Gavi, including their financial, reporting and partnership expectations.
• Proven experience leading finance through transformation, restructuring or major funding shifts.
• Demonstrated success working with Boards and audit committees and explaining financial issues to non-financial audiences.
• Experience leading large, globally dispersed teams.

Desirable

• Experience in philanthropy and innovative finance, including blended finance, co-investment vehicles and restricted/unrestricted portfolio optimisation.
• Oversight of AI, IT or enterprise-systems transformation.
• An advanced degree in finance, accounting, business or economics, or a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA.